Sunday May 20, 1979: on this day

May 20, 1979 was the 140th day of the year 1979, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 20, 1979 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 20, 1979, who was born and died on May 20, 1979, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1979, which were the most popular songs (ex. Reunited by Peaches & Herb), movies (e.g. Alien, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Carga Pesada) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1979 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1979?


May 20, 1979 was a Sunday and it was the 140th day of the year 1979 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1979 can also be written as 5/20/1979 in the US and as 20/5/1979 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1979: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1979:

  • I love my wife closes at barrymore theater nyc after 864 performances
  • 1st western pop star to tour ussr-elton john
  • Nancy lopez wins lpga coca-cola golf classic.

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May 20, 1979: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

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May 20, 1979: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1979 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Goat personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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May 20, 1979: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1979 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 1979 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 20, 1979 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 02:33 am and setting at 03:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 12, 1979 while the next full moon would come on Jun 10, 1979.

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Who was born on May 20, 1979?


Famous people born on May 20, 1979:

  • Rick Edwards
    Rick Edwards

    English radio and television host.

  • Constancia Pupo

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Andrewjames Scheer

    Canadian politician and former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

  • Brinklee Blackwood

    Brinklee Blackwood is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who blends folk, rock, and electronic elements in her music.

  • Ndrew Scheer

    Canadian politician who served as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.

  • Tahiri Patel

    Tahiri Patel is a successful entrepreneur who founded a innovative fintech company.

  • Devann Rojas

    Devann Rojas is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving technology startup focused on developing innovative software solutions.

  • Jayson Werth

    Former MLB outfielder with a powerful bat.

  • Berenice Marlohe

    Known for her role in the James Bond film Skyfall.

  • Christophe Lemaire

    French-born jockey, whose father, patrice made a name in the world french handicap racing.

  • Issaic Lidsky

    Successful entrepreneur known for founding ODC Construction and serving as a reality TV show judge.

  • Lakshya Sharma

    Co-founder of Wingify, a leading software company.

  • Cian O'Connor

    Irish equestrian who won an Olympic bronze medal in show jumping.

  • Craig Melvin

    An American news anchor and correspondent for NBC News.

  • Shooter Jennings

    Musician.

  • Alessandro Hirata

    Brazilian jurist and academic.

  • Tamika Thomas

    Miss michigan teen usa (1996).

  • Jana Pallaske

    German singer and actress (spitting off tall buildings).

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1979: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 44 years 10 months old,

or 538 months and 9 days old,

or 2340 weeks and 5 days old,

or 16385 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 1979.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1979?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1979?

You belong to the Xennial Generation if you were born on May 20, 1979.

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May 20, 1979: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 1979: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1979:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1979:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1979:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1979: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1979 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Hot Stuff
  3. - In The Navy
  4. - Stumblin' In
  5. - Goodnight Tonight

May 20, 1979: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1979 was Bright Eyes by Art Garfunkel, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 20, 1979: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Bright Eyes
  2. - Pop Muzik
  3. - Sunday Girl
  4. - Hooray Hooray It's A Holi-Holiday
  5. - Dance Away

May 20, 1979: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1979 was Reunited by Peaches & Herb, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

May 20, 1979: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1979 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Reunited
  2. - Disco Nights (Rock-Freak)
  3. - You Can't Change That
  4. - Hot Number
  5. - I Wanna Be With You

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May 20, 1979: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1979 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alien

Alien

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

The Brood

The Brood

Release year: 1979

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Oliver Reed, Samantha Eggar, Art Hindle, Henry Beckman

Country: United States of America

Wise Blood

Wise Blood

Release year: 1979

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Brad Dourif, John Huston, Dan Shor, Harry Dean Stanton

Woyzeck

Woyzeck

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Werner Herzog

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Eva Mattes, Wolfgang Reichmann, Willy Semmelrogge

Ernesto

Ernesto

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Salvatore Samperi

Starring: Michele Placido, Renato Salvatori, Virna Lisi, Lara Wendel, Turi Ferro, Gisela Hahn, Concha Velasco, Martin Halm, Miranda Nocelli, Francisco Marsò

Country: Italy

May 20, 1979: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 1979 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Carga Pesada

Carga Pesada

Release year: 1979

Thundercloud

Thundercloud

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Talon Clemow

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Love Thy Neighbour in Australia

Release year: 1979

Directed by: William G. Stewart

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

Release year: 1979

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Worzel Gummidge

Worzel Gummidge

Release year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

May 20, 1979: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1979 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Chesapeake by James A. Michener

Chesapeake

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James A. Michener, a classic novelist, brings his epic legacy to bear on America's Eastern Shore's four-hundred year-old saga, from its Native American roots through the present.

Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Ghost Story

By:

Not every sin is unpunished in life. GHOST STORY Four aging men from Milburn, New York were convicted of a crime they committed in their youth.

Overload by Arthur Hailey

Overload

By:

#1 New York Times bestseller Arthur Hailey's suspense-packed novel poses a frightening question: What happens if a terrorist attack takes out the power of America's largest state. In

The Matarese Circle by Robert Ludlum

The Matarese Circle

By:

Two mortal enemies are the only people on the planet who can stop an evil plot that threatens all life.

Evergreen by Belva Plain

Evergreen

By:

Anna Friedman is a modern classic of passion, ambition and determination that forever changed how we view the brave immigrants who arrived on American shores. The story of Anna Friedman captures the turbulent emotions of the people.

May 20, 1979: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 20, 1979 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Sheriff

Sheriff

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Nintendo (Japan, Europe) Exidy (North America)

Ozma Wars

Ozma Wars

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 3 / PSP

Genre: fixed shooter

Publisher: SNK

Temple of Apshai

Temple of Apshai

Platform: TRS-80, Commodore PET, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, IBM PC, VIC-20, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, Macintosh, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Dungeon crawl RPG

Publisher: Automated Simulations

The Datestones of Ryn

The Datestones of Ryn

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore PET/CBM, TRS-80

Genre: Dungeon crawl

Publisher: Epyx

Alien Attack

Alien Attack

Platform: Handheld video game

Genre: Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Coleco

history

Who was the US President on May 20, 1979?

On May 20, 1979 the US President was Jimmy Carter (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1979?

On May 20, 1979 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1979?

On May 20, 1979 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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What happened in 1979?

1979 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Coup in Central African Republic: David Dacko overthrows Emperor Bokassa I
  • Jose E dod Santos becomes President of Angola
  • 100,000 demonstrate in Bonn against nuclear energy

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What was the calendar for May 1979?

May 1979 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1979 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 20, 1979